Test function of ESA II suspension ?

[mattias_k1300]

Is it possible to test if the ESA suspension is working without connecting the bike to a computer?

I have a 2009 k1300s with ESA 2.

 

[lee]

You can use a GS911 to check for faults.
At a standstill you should be able to feel the bike raise or lower when changing the preload.
Don't know a good way to check dampening.

 

[mattias_k1300]

Dont have gs911. Wondering if possible without anything except the bike.

Feel it raise, do that still require gs911 or is it enough to just turn ignition on and change the suspension ?

 

[lee]

is it enough to just turn ignition on and change the suspension ?

Sitting on the bike with it running, change the preload from one helmet to 2 helmets and you should feel the back of the bike raise a little. The front of the bike will not raise.

 

[BC1100S]

With the engine on but the engine NOT running, you may be able to hear the stepper motor change the damping settings on the front and rear shocks as you progress through the solo, solo with luggage, and rider with pillion and luggage settings.

Merry Christmas!

 

[mattias_k1300]

Thanks, will test this the next time i visit the garage where my bike is.

 

[mlytle]

With the engine on but the engine NOT running, you may be able to hear the stepper motor change the damping settings on the front and rear shocks as you progress through the solo, solo with luggage, and rider with pillion and luggage settings.

Merry Christmas!

i thought the DAMPING settings front and rear only change through comfort, normal and sport modes. the spring PRELOAD on the rear shock only changes with solo, luggage and two up modes.

HO! HO! HO!

 

[lee]

With the engine on but the engine NOT running,

Not sure if the preload will change if the bike is not running. My K1300S manual tells you to start the engine before changing preload.

 

[lkraus]

On my '06 RT the damping changes are silent. The difference in ride is quite noticeable on bumpy roads. Some say you can feel the difference at a standstill by bouncing the bike, but I've not tried it.

 

[BC1100S]

i thought the DAMPING settings front and rear only change through comfort, normal and sport modes. the spring PRELOAD on the rear shock only changes with solo, luggage and two up modes.

HO! HO! HO!

You are absolutely correct, sir. In my haste to respond I didn't have my thoughts correctly aligned (read: brain fart). I'm blaming Christmas Cheer.

 

[mlytle]

You are absolutely correct, sir. In my haste to respond I didn't have my thoughts correctly aligned (read: brain fart). I'm blaming Christmas Cheer.

time for more spiked eggnog!

 

[BC1100S]

time for more spiked eggnog!

Wait, you mean there's a kind of eggnog other than spiked?